clear the Augean stables of (something)

To rid a place or entity of a massive or entrenched accumulation of something (often corruption). In Greek mythology, Hercules was tasked with cleansing the Augean stables, which had not been cleaned in 30 years. When he was elected, he pledged to clear the Augean stables of the corruption and abuse that has plagued the local government for decades.

词组	clear the Augean stables of (something)
释义	clear the Augean stables of (something) clear the Augean stables of (something) To rid a place or entity of a massive or entrenched accumulation of something (often corruption). In Greek mythology, Hercules was tasked with cleansing the Augean stables, which had not been cleaned in 30 years. When he was elected, he pledged to clear the Augean stables of the corruption and abuse that has plagued the local government for decades. See also: Augean, clear, of, stable Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: cleanse the Augean stables of (something) clear the Augean stables Augean cleanse cleanse the Augean stables stable a Pandora's box Pandora's box open a Pandora's box Pandora
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